Elko, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
20,624 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,630 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$285,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,043 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 1 4 36
Apr 1 2 43
May 1 0 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 0 46
Nov 1 4 34
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NV State Senate District 19, NV Assembly District 33, NV
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Schools

Elko Grammar School #2
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Great Basin College
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
College of Southern Idaho
138 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Humboldt General Hospital
103 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Elko Regional Airport
2 miles, W • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
190 miles, N • 2.3 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
197 miles, E • 1 star
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